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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.66, 385.38 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.66, 385.38 and 230.55 is: 347.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.66 : 385.38 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.66/385.38 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.66x = 385.38 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.66x = 88,849.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,849.36/255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.53

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